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Protein Pop Tarts Recipe

These brown sugar cinnamon Protein Pop Tarts are a healthier version of the classic childhood treat. Made with ingredients like blended cottage cheese, protein powder, and almond milk, these pop tarts are packed with protein and have a delicious flaky crust.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: protein pop tarts
Servings: 8
Author: Lee Funke

Ingredients

Dough

Filling

Glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Place the flour, brown sugar, salt, and butter into a food processor and pulse to break up the butter. Next, add the cottage cheese and pulse to combine. It should look crumbly, but not wet.
    A food processor bowl filled with flour and cottage cheese.
  • Turn the processor on and slowly add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time. Once a ball has started to form you can stop.
    Close-up of dough being mixed in a food processor.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and divide into two equal portions. Roll out one piece to 12x12 inches and then transfer it to the lined sheet pan. Set aside.
  • Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and protein powder in a small bowl.
  • Spread the brown sugar mix on top of the dough, leaving about ½ inch around the border to crimp the edges. Set aside.*
    Rectangular dough on parchment paper with a layer of brown sugar filling spread evenly on top.
  • Roll out the remaining dough and place on top of the brown sugar mixture. Using a fork, crimp the edges to seal. Then, poke the fork into the top of the pop tart to stop air bubbles.
    A fork is pressing down the edges of a rectangular pastry on parchment paper in a baking tray.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350℉.
    A baked, rectangular pie with crimped edges, small perforations on the top, and a golden-brown crust, placed on parchment paper.
  • While the pop tart is baking, make the glaze. Place the powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla in a bowl and mix to combine. Cover with plastic wrap to stop a film from forming on top.
    A whisk with creamy batter drips into a white bowl on a light surface.
  • Remove the pop tart from the oven and allow it to cool for 15-20 minutes before topping it with the glaze. Slice into equal size squares or rectangles.
    Rectangular pastries covered with a light beige icing are arranged in a 3x4 grid on a sheet of parchment paper.

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Notes

  • If the dough seems too sticky, knead it with a little flour before rolling it. It should feel similar to a fresh bread dough.
  • The rollout measurements aren’t exact. It is just important that the top and bottom are relatively the same size and thickness.
  • When you are crimping the edges in step 6, be sure that there are no holes in the crimps, or else the filling may spill out.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g